Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy (6th Edition)

Edited by Alan S. Gurman & Jay L. Lebow

Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Sixth Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on relationship and couple therapy available today. Published by The Guilford Press, this landmark volume brings together leading experts to present cutting-edge approaches, research findings, and evidence-based practices for working with couples across diverse clinical contexts.

Serving as a foundational and advanced clinical reference, this edition integrates theory, practice, and empirical evidence. It equips therapists with a deep conceptual framework alongside practical techniques to assess, conceptualize, and treat relationship and marital distress effectively.

What This Book Does

This handbook provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and practicing couple therapy. It guides clinicians through assessment, formulation, intervention, and outcome evaluation, while addressing contemporary challenges such as trauma, infidelity, cultural diversity, and digital-age relationship dynamics.

Key Features of the 6th Edition

• Evidence-based coverage of leading couple therapy models
• In-depth clinical applications with structured interventions
• Expanded focus on diverse couples and multicultural perspectives
• Updated research incorporating attachment theory and neuroscience
• Rich case examples and session transcripts demonstrating techniques in practice

Who Should Use This Book?

• Marriage and family therapists (MFTs)
• Counseling psychologists and clinical social workers
• Graduate students in psychology, counseling, and MFT programs
• Practicing clinicians seeking updated research and interventions

Why It’s Essential (Strengths)

• Universally regarded as the definitive reference in couple therapy
• Balances theoretical depth with real-world clinical applicability
• Addresses modern relational challenges and diverse populations
• Widely adopted in graduate training and professional practice
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The definitive guide to contemporary relationship and couple therapy.
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